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How Does Riding Affect a Horses Back?
Understanding and respecting the physical demands we place on our horses is fundamental to good horsemanship. After all, a healthy back is not only vital for performance, it is essential for a horse’s comfort and quality of life. Prioritizing back health not only enhances performance but also fosters a deeper, more respectful partnership between horse and rider.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 14 min read


Fast and Slow Twitch Muscles in Horses
The balance between fast and slow twitch muscles in horses bodies is crucial to their overall performance and ability to excel.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 84 min read


For The Love of Horses
'How is it for the horse?' a question that for the love of horses is essential to ensure their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 183 min read


Rethinking Our Relationship with Horses
Rethinking our relationship with horses; is the idea of control outdated? Moving away from control based methods towards a partnership.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 7, 20243 min read


My Horse Doesn’t Like...
'My horse doesn't like...' is this our horse talking or ourselves? Looking at clearing our minds and being with horses.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Open to Horses Through Feel
Exploring the subtleties of developing 'feel' with horses. This essential ingredient transforms our horse relationships.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 31, 20244 min read


Leadership and Horses
Good leadership empowers other, how does this look in the horse world?
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 14, 20243 min read


The Spaces Between with Horses
It's the spaces between with horses that are important, not the work. It’s in the spaces that the connection and trust is created.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 3, 20243 min read


Loving Assertiveness with Horses
I’ve created this term to help highlight a situation I sometimes see in my work with clients. The two words seem to conflict with each...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 8, 20243 min read


Stopping a Horse in a Bitless Bridle
Stopping horses with a bitless bridle.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Why Did My Horse Do That?
Looking at equine behaviour through the lens of acceptance.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 3, 20243 min read


Equine Relationship Counselling
Like many horse people, I always felt I understood horses better than humans, especially as I studied horses so extensively doing my...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Horse Behaviour is Communication
Horse behaviour is a means of communication, and all behaviour has a functional element. 'Challenging' behaviour can be described as...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 5, 20233 min read


When a Horse Consents - A New Way to Train
If we do something with a horse without their consent, what are we doing? What does that mean? Is that then a master/slave relationship?...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 1, 20233 min read


Reinforcement Training with Horses
When we handle horses and especially when training, we are often using some form of reinforcement. There are two main types of...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 11, 20233 min read


Horses Moving Toward Wholeness
Over the past few years, I’ve met a few horses who have undergone what can only be described as a transformation. While I am always happy...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Bitless Bridles and Pressure
I’ve heard critics of bitless bridles say they apply too much pressure to the horse. I find this an interesting statement. When riding in...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 4, 20233 min read


Mind-Emptiness When with Horses
To be a person that horses feel fully comfortable and safe with,our minds need to be empty. Humans spend a lot of time in their heads,...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 6, 20233 min read


Horse Riding and Putting Love in the Hands
Every time we touch a horse we are communicating. One of the best things an instructor ever said to me was ‘put love in your hands.’ I...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 28, 20233 min read


Food, Safety and Sex for Horses
There are many things that are important to horses, with these three high up. After thinking about it I find that many things easily fit...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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